Electrical Engineer Ii (Power Systems)

Dakota Electric Association is hiring an ElectricalEngineer II (Power Systems) to join our team in Farmington, MN.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving electrical cooperative and gain hands-on experience in a great culture.

WHO ARE WE?

Dakota Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative that reaches more than 112,000 members. We are ranked among the 25 largest electric distribution cooperatives in the nation.

Located in Farmington, MN, Dakota Electric Association boasts an incredible culture and features a strong history of valuing employee contributions.

OVERVIEW

The Electrical Engineer works to maintain and improve the safety, reliability and overall economics of the electrical distribution system. This is done through the development of various engineering studies, material specifications, construction standards and technical standards.

This position has responsibility for design, development, implementation and analysis of changes to the distribution system, and provides leadership and direction for Dakota Electric Association (DEA) in assigned technical areas.

This position makes decisions that have a direct impact on the safety of the employees and the general public, the reliability of the electrical system and on the material and scope of the $18,000,000 annual construction budget.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides project management for engineering studies, system construction projects, and member owned generation interconnection or other projects as necessary. This includes overall responsibility for the management of the budget for these projects.
• Identifies and recommends changes to system equipment, control and operation of the distribution system as necessary to ensure safe and reliable electrical service. Periodically reviews the distribution system to ensure that the field equipment is not overloaded or overstressed, and protection systems are coordinated properly.
• Exploration, investigation, and direction of new technologies, and management of the advanced distribution management systems.
• Manages the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and reviews any SCADA screens, develops and issues point lists for substations, relays, and other equipment. Recommends and implements standards and templates for new equipment or updates to existing equipment.
• Creates new and maintains the set of Dakota Electric construction standards to ensure compliance with national and local standards, rules and regulations; crew and public safety and the reliability and economics of the distribution system.
• Creates new or maintain the specifications used to purchase construction materials for use on the Dakota Electric distribution system and load management installations. Provide technical review of quotes and assists with the review of material bids. Serves as a member of material commodity teams as assigned. Creates methods to keep abreast of abnormal material failures. Provides or directs analysis to determine cause of failure and recommends, if necessary, a change in materials.
• Perform other related work as apparent or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) degree.
• 4 years’ work experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Completion of the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience at an electrical cooperative.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal department office conditions and working hours apply (40 hours/week). Occasional overtime may be required. Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers in all departments to successfully implement accounting policies and procedures. Must be able to cope with stressful situations that interrupt the normal workday schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands for this position are identified on the Office/Professional template. All duties should be considered essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with an employer contribution of 6% of an employee's base wage, plus matching contribution up to 4%
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability and other voluntary benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Vacation, sick and personal leave

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Dakota Electric is proud to offer equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, disability status, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.